Confidential
Python Developer
Chicago, Illinois, US
Role snapshot
Confidential is hiring a Python Developer on a full-time basis. This is a role based in Chicago, Illinois, US.
- Company
- Confidential
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois, US
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 2–3 years
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
Who this role suits
People with roughly one to three years of experience who can own small pieces of work with light guidance and want to widen their scope.
How to prepare your application
- Prepare two or three stories about work you owned end to end, including one thing that went wrong and what you changed.
- Read what Confidential publishes about its product or team, so you can say clearly why this role and this company.
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About the role
Job Description:
We are looking for a skilled Python Developer with 2–3 years of experience in developing and maintaining backend applications and RESTful APIs. The candidate should have hands-on experience in Python programming, database integration, and backend development, with a strong focus on writing clean, efficient, and scalable code.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain backend applications using Python.
- Design, develop, and integrate RESTful APIs.
- Work with databases and perform CRUD operations.
- Write clean, reusable, and optimized code.
- Perform unit testing, debugging, and troubleshooting.
- Collaborate with team members to deliver quality solutions.
- Use Git for version control and participate in code reviews.
Required Skills:
- 2–3 years of hands-on experience in Python development.
- Good knowledge of Python, OOP concepts, and data structures.
- Experience with Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
- Knowledge of REST APIs and JSON.
- Experience with SQL databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL.
- Familiarity with Git and unit testing.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Basic knowledge of cloud platforms and CI/CD.
- Exposure to Docker and deployment processes.
- Understanding of Agile development methodologies.